Newcastle will make their move for an experienced centre-back once they have completed the transfer of Mathieu Debuchy from Lille.

Stephane Sessegnon insists Sunderland must not let fatigue get the better of them as they prepare for their fourth game in 12 days.

THE JOURNAL

Martin O'Neill insists Sunderland might yet sign Danny Rose on a permanent basis, despite Andre Villas-Boas' own insistence that the England Under-21 international will return to Tottenham at the end of his season-long loan spell.

Gabriel Obertan says the blame for Newcastle's defensive horror show should be shouldered by the entire team, not just the back four.

SUNDERLAND ECHO

Sunderland are in the hunt for long-term signings during January despite holding talks over a loan move for former nemesis Tim Cahill.

NORTHERN ECHO

Newcastle will step up their pursuit of Marseille striker Loic Remy, with Demba Ba's exit looking more likely.

Sunderland are looking at boosting their attacking ranks with the short-term acquisition of former Everton goal-threat Tim Cahill.

BIRMINGHAM MAIL

Paul Lambert has held crisis talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner ahead of one of the most important transfer windows the club has faced.

Steve Clarke has no intention of rushing into the transfer market - despite West Brom's increasing injury crisis.

EXPRESS & STAR

Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne looks set to join American club New York Red Bulls next month, provided he can overcome a groin injury.

Mick McCarthy has warned that disgruntled Wolves fans could drive out his successor Stale Solbakken - as he thanked the fans for their generous reception at Molineux on Saturday.

West Brom teenager George Thorne targeted a permanent Baggies role after completing a whirlwind week with a dream display at Manchester United.

SOUTH WALES EVENING POST

Danny Graham hopes Michael Laudrup can find room for both him and top scorer Michu in the Swansea side.

THE PINK UN

Norwich City chief executive David McNally has told supporters the Canaries have yet to make any bids for potential January transfer window recruits.

READING POST

Australian wonderkid Tomas Rogic is a January transfer target for Reading.

THE SENTINEL

Kenwyne Jones says Stoke's players never doubted they could pull off Saturday's stunning comeback against Southampton.

DAILY ECHO

Morgan Schneiderlin insists that Southampton's improvement away from home is partly down to the players becoming increasingly bad losers - even on the training ground.

THE STAR

Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Gary Megson and ex Doncaster Rovers manager Sean O'Driscoll have both expressed an interest in becoming Barnsley's new manager.

LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH

Shebby Singh admits he would like to appoint a new manager at Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday - after revealing he has already submitted his favoured candidates to owners Venky's.

Charlie Austin could be out for at least a fortnight after lasting less than 10 minutes in Burnley's 1-0 defeat to Leicester City

Gary Bowyer has hailed the spirit of his Blackburn Rovers side as "truly remarkable" after seeing them make light of the chaos surrounding the club to beat Barnsley on Saturday.

YORKSHIRE EVENING POST

Neil Warnock admitted that January would be a "vital month" for Leeds United after the club reached the transfer window five points short of the play-offs.

till I suppose it still gives him at least another year in the job. By the time it comes around , he can always make up another excuse. First it was 3 months , then a year .....Next year ? Whats his excuse with Van Persie ?